{"id":11595,"date":"2022-10-31T14:22:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T08:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=11595"},"modified":"2022-10-31T14:22:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T08:52:32","slug":"makhana-namkeen-fox-nut-trail-mix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/31\/makhana-namkeen-fox-nut-trail-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Makhana Namkeen (Fox Nut Trail Mix)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This namkeen is not only lip-smacking but healthy too. Prepared with oil roasted\/ toasted makhanas , with loads of nuts, super-seeds, toasted sliced dry coconut, curry leaves ,green chillies, rock salt, sprinkled with chaat masala and black pepper powder. Toss and eat with a hot ginger cutting chai or may be consumed during fasting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation Time:5 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Time:20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serves:4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makhana, whole (Phool Makhana) (Fox Nuts) (Lotus Seeds)-2 cups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut\/ Sesame \/ Canola oil- 2 tbsp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almonds- 1\/2 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cashew nuts- 1\/2 cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pepita Seeds- 1\/4th cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raisins- 1\/4th cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Coconut, sliced thinly-1\/4th cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curry leaves, washed & pat dry- 2 sprigs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Chillies, Slit-2 or more, as desired<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rock Salt- to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaat Masala- 3\/4th tsp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black peppercorns, roasted and freshly ground-3\/4 th tsp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 1\/2 tbsp of oil, add makhanas and saute onna medium flame, until it attains a light golden colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer into a big glass bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat 1 tbsp. of oil , add almonds and cashew nuts , saute till they acquire light golden colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add them into the makhanas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now add pepita seeds, saute for few seconds, add raisins saute and ensure it does not burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add them to bowl of makhanas and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat 1\/2 tbsp of oil, add thinly sliced dry coconut, saute for few sec, now add curry leaves and slit green chillies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir and saute till the coconut turns a little reddish in colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add this to the bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now add rock salt, chaat masala, black pepper powder and mix lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may toss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cool it down completely and place it in a dry airtight container, if not eating it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serve it to your guests this Diwali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. You may add smoked paprika or Kashmiri red chilli powder , if desired.<\/li>
  2. To further enhance its flavour you may add sun-dried crushed mint leaves.<\/li>
  3. If you are not consuming it for fasting then you may add crushed garlic to it.<\/li>
  4. You may replace the oil with clarified butter.<\/li>
  5. You may add char magaz or nuts of your choice.<\/li>
  6. If you are a peanut fan, do add them too.<\/li>
  7. If you see that the namkeen has turned soggy after a few days, you may air fry them or spread them on a baking tray and bake them in an oven for 8 to 10 mins at 300 degrees F.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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